Category Archives: Local News

GIANT EAGLE, UNION AGREE TO NEW CONTRACT
Butler County-based Giant Eagle is agreeing to a new contract with its workers' union. The union represents 34 Giant Eagle stores and nearly 5,000 workers across Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The co...
Renda Media Jun 24, 2025

DUBOIS CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT
DuBois City officials presented a mid-year budget report showing the general fund has received 39% of expected revenue and spent 49.5% of projected expenses. Several projects, including IT upgrades an...
Renda Media Jun 20, 2025

MARIENVILLE MAN CRASHES IN INDIANA COUNTY
A Marienville man crashed his car into a vacant house in Indiana County after failing to navigate a curve, Pennsylvania State Police reported. The incident occurred around 4:29 p.m. on June 12 along S...
Renda Media Jun 20, 2025

CRASH KILLS TWO PENNDOT WORKERS IN VENANGO COUNTY
A crash in Venango County on Wednesday afternoon claimed the lives of two local PennDOT employees, according to Pennsylvania State Police in Franklin. Robert Greenlee, 58, of Franklin, and Seth Baughm...
Renda Media Jun 20, 2025

GAS PRICES DOWN FROM A YEAR AGO
According to Triple A the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is now $3.22, whereas a year ago it was $3.63. Locally, Jefferson, Clearfield and Indiana Counties are standi...
Renda Media Jun 20, 2025

PA FACING DENTAL CARE CRISIS
Pennsylvania faces a dental care crisis in rural areas, driven by limited coverage and a worsening workforce shortage. Senate Republicans heard testimony that poor access affects overall health-causin...
Renda Media Jun 20, 2025

FORMER NEW BETHLEHEM MAN DIES IN MOTORCYCLE COLLISION WITH TRUCK
A former New Bethlehem man was killed late Saturday night in Hemet, California, when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck. Authorities say 33-year-old Christopher Shick, a Marine Corps veteran,...
Renda Media Jun 19, 2025

CLEARFIELD COUNTY MAN CONVICTED IN PLOT TO KILL GIRLFRIEND'S EX
A Clearfield County man convicted of plotting to kill his girlfriend's ex-husband during a custody exchange has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Bryan Michaelis was found guilty in Apr...
Renda Media Jun 19, 2025

FALLS CREEK WOMAN ACCUSED OF SERIOUSLY INJURING MAN IN ASSAULT
A Falls Creek woman is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a man and causing serious injuries. Amy Shephard, 56, is accused of repeatedly hitting and kicking a 63-year-old man in late May, resul...
Renda Media Jun 19, 2025

RIMERSBURG MAN CHARGED WITH TERRORISTIC THREATS AFTER DOMESTIC DISPUTE
A Rimersburg man was arrested after police say he returned to a home with a shotgun hours after a domestic dispute. State Police first responded to the Friar Point residence around 6:52 p.m. on June 1...
Renda Media Jun 18, 2025